Galerius as Caesar (AD 293-305), AE Nummus (26.9 x 26.9 mm 10.25 g 6h), London mint c. AD 296-7, G VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C, laureate and cuirassed bust of Galerius right, rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia (RIC -; CT 1.03.010), almost extremely fine.
Ex Toone collection.
The first cuirassed issues from the reformed London mint. These issues are rare and the authors of the Magny-Cours hoard study date them to 296. This example has a portrait particularly reminiscent of Allectus.
Estimate: £200.00 - £300.00